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    Does broiling chicken make it crispy?
    Jillian Fae Downing
    Private Event Chef & Chef Educator
    Jillian Fae Downing is a Private Event Chef, Chef Educator, and the Owner of Jillian Fae Chef Services based out of Temecula, California. With 12 years of experience, she specializes in menu planning and menu research and development. Jillian Fae holds an Associate of Science in Culinary Arts from Orange Coast College and a BA in Mass Communication and Media Studies from Arizona State University. She is also a member of the American Culinary Federation and the American Personal and Private Chef Association.
    Private Event Chef & Chef Educator
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    Yes, definitely! The broiling feature typically is used to char something or crisp up some skin afterwards or before cooking.
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    Is broiling faster than baking?
    Jillian Fae Downing
    Private Event Chef & Chef Educator
    Jillian Fae Downing is a Private Event Chef, Chef Educator, and the Owner of Jillian Fae Chef Services based out of Temecula, California. With 12 years of experience, she specializes in menu planning and menu research and development. Jillian Fae holds an Associate of Science in Culinary Arts from Orange Coast College and a BA in Mass Communication and Media Studies from Arizona State University. She is also a member of the American Culinary Federation and the American Personal and Private Chef Association.
    Private Event Chef & Chef Educator
    Expert Answer
    Broiling and baking are different things. I usually wouldn't use the broiler to broil a chicken all the way. You can reverse sear the chicken with the broiler after cooking, or you can sear it in the beginning, but then you'll definitely want to turn your heat back down to a lower temperature like 350 so that the chicken cooks through to 165 without burning the skin.
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    What if I don't have a broiler?
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    Your oven should have a broil setting. Just select broil and then choose the temperature you would like.
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    Do I need to turn the chicken while broiling?
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    It would help ensure the chicken cooks evenly, but is not necessary.
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